How Do You Spell ISIDOPHOROUS?

Pronunciation: [ˈɪsɪdˌɒfəɹəs] (IPA)

The word "isidophorous" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /aɪsɪdəʊfɔːrəs/. This refers to a fungus that produces isidia, small, branching outgrowths that resemble tiny coral structures. The spelling can be broken down phonetically as "eye-si-doh-for-us", with the stress on the second syllable, "si". While this word may not be in common usage, understanding its spelling and pronunciation can help broaden one's knowledge of the diversity of the English language.